The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women

500 episodes. One mission. And a whole lot of gutsy moves.

In this solo episode of The Gutsy Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes into the heart and history of the GUTSY brand—where it came from, how it’s evolved, and what it’s always stood for: helping women trust themselves and take bold, aligned action.

You’ll hear the real story behind the word "Gutsy," how it first found its way into my business, and why it’s beco...

What happens when you make a decision that feels right in the moment—but later, it backfires? If you’ve ever felt like you “messed up” and now question whether you can trust yourself again, this episode is for you.

LauraAura delivers a practical pep talk to help you reclaim your power, especially after things didn’t go as planned. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re making decisions from fear, how to listen to your body’s sign...

Excellence isn’t perfection. It’s a mindset—and a choice we make daily.

In this powerful episode of The Gutsy Podcast, I’m joined by award-winning author, speaker, and excellence coach Adeyinka (Yinka) Adegbenle to explore what it truly means to pursue excellence in life, leadership, and personal growth.

Yinka shares how excellence isn’t about being the best or doing it all perfectly—it’s about showing up with intention, developing s...

Control feels like power—until it burns you out.

If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or like you’re doing everything “right” and still spinning… this one’s for you.

This is a practical pep talk for when you’re trying to force something that clearly isn’t flowing—and your nervous system is fried.

In this episode, LauraAura walks you through the energetic (and very real) cost of gripping so tightly to things you can’t control—timelines,...

What if the answers you’ve been seeking weren’t outside of you—but already living in your body?

In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, I’m joined by embodiment guide and somatic space-holder Jessi Marino to explore how to return to your body, your truth, and your natural rhythms.

Jessi shares how disconnection from the body shows up in high-achieving women—and how ritual, rhythm, and reclamation help us soften the need to perform and ...

You’ve read the books, taken the classes, hired the coach, done the inner work—and yet, it’s still not working. If you’re stuck in the in-between, exhausted from doing “all the right things” with little to show for it, this episode is your lifeline.

LauraAura shares four sneaky things that may still be holding you back—and how these hidden blocks are actually the doorways to your next breakthrough. These aren't fluffy tips. The...

Can you really lead with empathy and humanity—and get results?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by leadership expert Layci Nelson, founder of Transcend Leadership Collective, for a conversation every leader needs to hear. We explore what it really means to lead with heart, how to create a people-first workplace, and why compassion and accountability don’t have to be at odds.

If you’ve ever worried that being a “soft” leader means sacri...

You’re the one people count on. The finisher. The fixer. The high-achieving woman who gets shit done. But underneath the polished surface, are you quietly running on empty?

In this Powerback® episode, LauraAura pulls back the curtain on a powerful (and painful) truth: many high-achieving women are operating from a place of chronic self-abandonment. From overriding your intuition to pushing through exhaustion, people-pleasing, and ne...

If you were the responsible one, the fixer, the emotional glue—this episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by coach and guide Jasmine Braxton to explore the complex reality of being the eldest daughter. From carrying unspoken family expectations to feeling like you have to be the strong one all the time, we talk about how this role shapes your identity, relationships, and self-worth—and how to begin the healin...

How many times have you stopped yourself from doing something bold, creative, or life-changing—just because of what someone might think?

In this episode, LauraAura cuts right to the root of one of the most common (and frustrating) blocks women face: the fear of judgment. Whether it’s fear of being misunderstood, criticized, or just not accepted, worrying about what others think can paralyze even the most powerful ideas and intention...

What if the secret to true success wasn’t about hustle, but about enoughness?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Racheal Cook—award-winning business strategist and founder of The CEO Collective—to talk about redefining success, escaping entrepreneurial poverty, and building a life-first business that actually supports you.

We explore how too many women are working tirelessly without seeing the return—in income, time, or ene...

Ever wonder why you’re full of energy one day and totally drained the next—even when your schedule hasn’t changed? Spoiler: it’s not because you’re broken.

It’s your cycle.

In this episode, I walk you through what we were never taught about our periods and energy, and how understanding the four phases of your cycle can radically change the way you work, plan, and show up in your life.

I’m not a doctor—but I am a woman who’s been on a ...

What if your body isn’t just reacting—but actually trying to tell you something? 🤯

In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura is joined by the brilliant Dr. Anna Marie Frank, PhD, to explore how our bodies store emotions, thoughts, and unspoken truths. From anxiety to thyroid issues, chronic pain, and gut problems, your body is sending signals—are you listening?

Dr. Anna Marie dives into how unprocessed emotions can manifest as...

Last week, we talked about taking bold action when you know what you want.

But what if you don’t know? What if your brain feels foggy, the options feel overwhelming, or nothing feels quite right?

That doesn’t mean you’re lost. It means it’s time to pause—and come back to you.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to reconnect with your clarity—so you can stop spinning in indecision and start moving in a direction that actually f...

What would happen if you stopped chasing quick fixes—and started healing at the root?

In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, I’m joined by Chitra Rochlani—wellness coach, intuitive healer, speaker, and author of The Warrior Mindset—to explore how to clear mental clutter, shift patterns, and reclaim your personal power.

Chitra shares her Peel, Feel, Heal (P.F.H.) Framework, designed to help leaders and individuals uncover what’s truly ...

You’ve done the work. You’ve gotten clear. And still… you hesitate.

In this episode, LauraAura calls out the real reason you keep holding back from the things you know you want—whether it’s a bold new beginning, a long-overdue ending, or a leap your heart is screaming for.

You’ll learn to spot the five core fears that are likely running the show underneath your hesitation—and how to take back your power from each one.

If you’ve been c...

What if fear and excitement were actually the same thing? And what if you could train yourself to transform fear into fun? In this episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura sits down with extreme sports athlete and mindset coach Jennie Milton—better known as AdrenaJen—to explore the power of expanding your comfort zone, developing tolerance for discomfort, and staying calm under pressure.

From heli-skiing in Alaska to navigating real-...

Sobriety, sober curiosity, and mindful drinking are gaining momentum, and more people are questioning their relationship with alcohol. Whether you’re thinking about cutting back, exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, or simply wanting to become more conscious about your drinking habits, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Tawny Lara, also known as The Sober Sexpert, to break down the realities of sobriety, the rise of non-alcoholi...

There’s a move you’ve been circling. You think about it. You journal about it. You even daydream about what life would look like if you actually went for it. And yet... you haven’t made it. Why?

In this episode, LauraAura breaks down the real reasons you’ve been avoiding your next bold move—and what finally happens when you stop hesitating and go for it.

If you’ve been craving change but keep finding reasons to delay, this one is you...